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More Than the Game: Inside the Life of College Team Manager Jewel Karaisz

When the lights come on and the stands fill, everyone focuses on the players. However, there is a person working long before tip-off and long after the last buzzer behind every college team’s success. Although Jewel Karaisz, the team manager, does not appear on the stat sheet, she influences the entire game. Karaisz discovered her […]

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Ruben Rodriguez Jr

A Fresh Start: Ruben Rodriguez Jr.’s Move to West Chester

Ruben Rodriguez Jr. transferred from Rider University to West Chester University in order to discover the ideal setting for his academic and athletic development. It was more than a change of institutions. Rodriguez Jr. made the choice with the specific intention of improving both his educational experience and his standing on the basketball floor. It

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More Than the Scoreboard: Inside West Chester Basketball’s Season

Wins, defeats, and standings on the scoreboard frequently characterize a season for fans. However, this previous season held greater significance for the West Chester University basketball team’s players. Long before the final buzzer, it was about mental struggles, growth, and perseverance. Anthony McCall stated, “People only see the game.” “They don’t see the daily effort

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Coping With Grief: The Universal Experience Nobody Talks About 

By: Madeleine Suhrbier Losing a loved one is a universal experience that nobody seems to talk about. Sometimes we struggle to find the right words to say, and most of the time it’s uncomfortable. Kai, a student at West Chester University, recently created a podcast episode recounting his journey coping with grief:  In this interview, I wanted to dive deeper

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